A new Deus Ex game has reportedly been in development for 2 years, but Embracer just canceled it amid more layoffs
Jan. 29, 202497 employees have been let go
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Embracer Group has canceled an unannounced Deus Ex game after two years of development and laid off a number of employees at developer Eidos Montreal, reportsBloomberg.
In astatement, Eidos Montreal reveals that 97 employees have been laid off across development teams, administration, and support services. “The global economic context, the challenges of our industry, and the comprehensive restructuring announced by Embracer have finally affected our studio,” reads the statement.
The developer has yet to acknowledge the reportedly canceled Deus Ex game, instead focusing on “the well-being of our team” and “the continuous commitment to creating games that players will be able to enjoy in the near future.”
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